Schuylkill County Fair Gets Under Way Wednesday

August 12, 1985|The Morning Call

The 1985 Schuylkill County Fair kicks off its five-day run on Wednesday with opening ceremonies and other activities.

Besides the many daily activities, fair-goers will be able to participate in horseshoe pitching, the Pottsville Hospital Health Fair, goat milking contests and pony rides. Amusement rides, numerous food items and various exhibits are also planned.

Senior Citizens Day will close the fair Sunday, beginning with an open house show at 10 a.m. Other attractions are: "Kitchen Kettle Band of Williams Valley," 1-2 p.m.; pedal tractor pull, 1 p.m.; look alike contest, 2 p.m.; trivia quiz, 2-3 p.m., and the "Kerstetter Family" from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The fair will close at 6 p.m.

The Schuylkill County Extension Service has also scheduled demonstrations.

A 3 p.m. demonstration on Thursday is entitled "Computers for Farm Mangement.".